Burt Bacharach, visionary pop composer, has died at 94.

Burt Bacharach was born on May 12, 1928, in Kansas City, Missouri, United States..

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He is an American composer, songwriter, pianist, and record producer.

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Bacharach's songs have been recorded by many famous artists, including Frank Sinatra, Dionne Warwick, and Dusty Springfield.

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He first rose to prominence as a songwriter in the 1950s and 1960s, collaborating with lyricist Hal David on a string of hit songs.

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Some of his most famous compositions include "What the World Needs Now Is Love," "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head," "I Say a Little Prayer," and "Close to You."

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Bacharach has won six Grammy Awards and has been nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song Score.

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He has also received numerous honors and awards, including the Kennedy Center Honors and the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

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Bacharach has collaborated with many notable musicians, including Elvis Costello, Chris Botti, and Dionne Warwick.

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In addition to his work as a songwriter, Bacharach has also composed music for films and television shows, including the soundtrack for the 1967 film "Casino Royale."

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Despite his many successes, Bacharach remains a humble and dedicated artist who continues to write and perform music to this day

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Burt Bacharach, visionary pop composer, has died at 94.

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Burt Bacharach was born on May 12, 1928, in Kansas City, Missouri, United States..

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He is an American composer, songwriter, pianist, and record producer.

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Bacharach's songs have been recorded by many famous artists, including Frank Sinatra, Dionne Warwick, and Dusty Springfield.

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He first rose to prominence as a songwriter in the 1950s and 1960s, collaborating with lyricist Hal David on a string of hit songs.

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Some of his most famous compositions include "What the World Needs Now Is Love," "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head," "I Say a Little Prayer," and "Close to You."

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Bacharach has won six Grammy Awards and has been nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song Score.

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He has also received numerous honors and awards, including the Kennedy Center Honors and the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

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Bacharach has collaborated with many notable musicians, including Elvis Costello, Chris Botti, and Dionne Warwick.

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In addition to his work as a songwriter, Bacharach has also composed music for films and television shows, including the soundtrack for the 1967 film "Casino Royale."

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Despite his many successes, Bacharach remains a humble and dedicated artist who continues to write and perform music to this day

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